In manufacturing, mullein is used as a flavoring ingredient in alcoholic beverages.

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Ear infections (otitis media). Early research shows that applying a specific product (Otikon Otic Solution by Healthy-On Ltd) that contains mullein, garlic, calendula, and St. John's wort to the ear for 3 days reduces ear pain in children and teenagers with ear infections.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of mullein for these uses.

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